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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,038.96, 60,789.52 and 26,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,038.96, 60,789.52 and 26,133.96 is: 36,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,038.96 : 60,789.52 = 26,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,038.96/60,789.52 = 26,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,038.96x = 60,789.52 × 26,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,038.96x = 1,588,670,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,670,867.77/44,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,074.22

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